About the Author

Otis Rubottom

Otis Rubottom has been riding, and writing, in Oregon for over 12 years. He authored Rubber to the Road, Vol. II, a book of Portland bike rides, and contributes to various publications both online and print. He's looking forward to helping enthusiastic riders discover more of Oregon's roads, trails, and the stuff in between.

McMinnville sits smack in the middle of Oregon's famous Willamette Valley wine region, but don't call it a "small town." Underneath its charm lies a beguiling mix of ambition, community spirit and passion about business that makes it a town small of stature with options you'd expect in a large city. The combination makes it… More

Poised at the mouth of the Columbia River, Astoria has seen and made a lot of history. This year the city celebrates its bicentennial, marking 200 years of importance — not just to Oregon but to the country as a whole. These four Astoria residents offer an introduction to the historic character of this misty… More

All sports have a Mecca of some kind, a place hardcore fans or participants yearn to visit, either to bask in the glory of events past or to create historic good times of their own. Alpinists have Chamonix. Scuba divers have the Caribbean. For years, mountain bikers had Moab, Utah. But recently, a new destination… More